Animal-assisted Therapy in Counseling

The third edition of Animal-Assisted Therapy in Counseling is the most comprehensive book available dedicated to training mental health practitioners in the performance of animal assisted therapy in counseling (AAT-C). New to this edition is discussion of the human-animal relational theory, a new theory dedicated to the practice of AAT-C. This edition also has added applications for supervision and includes the most recent research and practice. Consistent with previous editions, a variety of animal-assisted interventions are described with case examples provided in a variety of settings with different types of animals. This unique resource is an indispensable guide for any counselor or psychotherapist looking to develop and implement AAT techniques in practice.

Cynthia K. Chandler, EdD, is a professor at the University of North Texas, where she has taught courses in counseling since 1989 and is founder and director of the UNT Consortium for Animal Assisted Therapy. She is a licensed professional counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist in Texas. She has been practicing, teaching, researching, and supervising animal assisted therapy in counseling (AAT-C) for many years and is recognized worldwide as a leading expert in the field.